Zilu Restaurant
2589 S Hiawassee Rd, Orlando, FL 32835 · Permanent Food Service · License 5810406
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 23 routine inspection2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate, 4 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitSep 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
-raw meet over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler in kitchen
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
-all raw foods on lower shelf in walk in cooler, not properly separated
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
-boxes in walk in freezer -plastic bottles in walk in cooler
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
-bowls at prep table
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitAug 25, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
More time given
At the first visit
-side kitchen door
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.